Treaty With Prussia Raised Questions In Lords May Debate
Lord Stormont pressed for clarity on a treaty with Prussia amid rumours of hidden circumstances that could force Britain to aid Sweden. The Duke of Leeds and Lord Chancellor defended ministerial discretion, praising but warning against secret terms. Stormont warned against entangling with Russia, while stressing balance of power and cautious alliance policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Stormont Rove
Pyuffia
Prutsia
Leeds
Iain
Prussia
Lord Stormont
Sweden
Rusha
Europe
Great Britain
Nis Aieidia
Lesa Storman
Pablus
Fauk
Holand
France
Pratshnik
Prafiatimght
Abolition Debate in the House of Commons
In Thuxfilary May the Commons debated ending the Slave Trade. Sir Grey Cogher opposed immediate abolition, urging formal process in Parliament while noting France and Spain subsidize the trade. Mr. Fox argued the Privy Council report is admissible evidence and favored abolition if supported by proper inquiry. Mr. Gascoyne and others pressed for direct discussion and clarified what evidence would count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grey Cogher
France
Spain
Privy Council
Atell
Abolition Debate Amid West India Trade Controversy
Debates in the House center on abolishing the slave trade with West India planters urging gradual reform and compensation. Marsham, Cruger, Molyneux, and Burke clash over evidence, humanity, and justice while plans to hear petitioners and tabled reports face delays and cautions about French policy and civilizing Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martham
Marsham
Windles
Fie
Cruger
Africa
Mewnham
Sawbridge
Exchequer
Burke
Great Britain
Europe
England
Fox
Moyneux
Monsieur Neckar
Monsieur Vergennes
Lord North
France
Pacific
America
Banxfurts May 23 F Rowbotham and others listed
Names and trades appear from Banxfurts and nearby towns with dates May 23 to June 30. The list includes leather seller F Rowbotham Duke Street West Smithfield. Henry Hart haberdasher Southampton. Richard Tine Bermondsey Taylor. several cheesemongers, hosier, perfumer, liquor merchant, warehousemen, coachmakers, and others. Also certifications, marriages, and notable deaths noted in June and July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaford
Sussex
Charles Yarnold
Worcester
Wm. Davis
Fleet Market
James Mall
Honey Lane Market
R. Lewis
Holywell S Street
Middlesex
Stephen Boult
John Maynard
Staines
Wa. Simpson
Tadcaster
Yorkshire
Joseph Swift
John Livesey
John Hargreaves
Peter Anttie
Joseph Smith
Willam Hail
Nightingales
Chorley
Lancashire
Nuflin-Manufacturers
Guildhail
London
John Harrison
Manchester
George Inn
Bridgewater
William Carpenter
Crediton
Devonshire
Exeter
Cook
Glover
Perry Fitzherbert
Bristol
Gregory Southworth Whyley
William Hubbard
Birmingham
Marcham
Amelia Alt
Alt
Mixbury
Oxfordshire
Dublin
Cornelius Bolton
Ballycannan
Lanesborough
O’donnell
Claverham
Somersetshire
Henry Jefferey
Salispury
Mary Churchhouse
Yatton
John Gater
West-End
Hants
Wilts
Mr. Read
Woodcut
Christopher Baffler
Llanelly
Glamorganhire
Bath
Robert Burrows
Kingdom of Ireland
Henry Hudson
Wheatly-hall
Northumberland
Tender call for victualling sick seamen Jamaica hospital
The Commissioners for sick and hurt seamen announce sealed tenders will be received Friday 26 June at 1 pm to victual sailors and Marines sent to the Naval Hospital at Jamaica. Further particulars at Somerset Place London or by contacting Thomas Su Hou Tee Brhol or Robert Buppicoms Liverpool.
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Jamaica
Somerset Place
London
Thomas Su Hou Tee
Brhol
Rosert Buppicoms
Liverpool
Bristol Society annual meeting and legacies in 1789
An 1789 record from Bush Tavern notes the Bristol Society meeting chaired by Sheriff Hill to aid prisoners with funds from legacies by Levi Ames and others. It also advertises Barnard's History of England, praising its size, value, and availability through Hoggs in London at sixpence per number or 21 pounds 2s for a bound folio set.
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R. Turner
Magdalen Hall
Oxford
Cook
Crowder
James Hill
John Harris
Collins
Europe
Pollard
Boadicea
Thornton
Groace
Prince of Wales
Great Britain
London
William the Conqueror
Shaw
Edward V
St. Paul’s Cross
England
British Empire
Edward Barnard
Barnard
Harvard
Alex. Hogg
King’s Arms
Scotland
Ireland
Edw. Harford
Ric
Mark Harford
Hard Aldridge
James Harford
Mrs. Ath Elq
Frum. Harford
J.S. Harford
Gregory Ath
Edward Ath
Wn. Jones
T. Andrews Miss Jones
Wm. Blake
Ela
Wm. James
R Bright
W. Roger Jones
Tho. Blagden
Walter King
Joseph Beck
Ned. Bartley
Jacob Kirby
Francis Bull
Celia Lyne
William Bush
James Lockier
T. Bonville
John Lury
Barlow John Morgan
J. Bannister
Lady Maxwell
D. Burges S.munckley
Isaac Bence
Merlott
W. M. Buth Mils Merlott
C Rob.oleman
Mrs. More
Rob. Claxton
Dr. Cox
Fishponds
J. Mullowney
Mr. R. Maccarthy
J. Caltechman
J. Maddocks
R. Reynolds
Dimsdale
kKetley
the Daniel, Esq
Rimbron
T. Daniel
Meilrs. Roach
Henry Durbin
Wilnotts
Rey
Mr. Evans
Mills S. C. Rogers
Mr. Eftiin
Samuel Span
Eig
John Edge
Stanford
William Elton
Joseph Smith
Thomas Evans
Rob. Sim
David Evans
I. Shellar Bion Rey
Batterbrook
J. Townshend
Dr. Tucker
E. F
T. Mills
Glocester Mellrs
Samuel Fripp
Mr. Fitzhear Tuckett
R. Vaughan
Wm. Fry
T. Whitehead
J. Frampton
J. F. Weare
John Garnett
R. Williams
P. Goodwin
Esq
Wm. Weare
Goldney
Mr. Wright John Gordon
Wright Shaw Groffet
Mat. Wright
Benj. Gillam
John Wilcox
Wm. Gibbons
Joseph
Rich
George
T. Woodward
Sheriff Hill
T. Winwood
Bristol Key
Sheriff Harris
J. Winwood
Job Watts
John Weeks
Mr.w
Jof. Harford
James. Harvey, Esq
Ea A. Henderson, Esq
Mr. Hoskins
Leake
Little Wenlock
Near
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
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House of Commons
Arare At
The
Bristol Society For the reLief
Mr. Sheriff Hill
Levi Ames
Britol
Mary Olive
Richard Hawkwell
Chamberlain
Thomas White
Newgate
Gray’s Innlane
John Morgan
Robert Claxton
Elgis
Sherufs
Les
Haydon
Mr. White
Holdworth
Cahhre
H. Bateman
T. Taylor
Corporation of Surgeons
Ies House
Poll
J. Rudhail and
Narberth
Gritefith
Llandiio-Vawr
Potter
Haverford Well
Tayier
Warwick Square
Peel
Frome
Overs Epeeter
Trmas
Pzakson
Rollason
Swinws
Duncoats
Hereford
Fittener
Chester
Brruince
TrewMan
Goanesy and Co
Cruttwell
Sherborne
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